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Douro Experience 2027

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From Porto to Vila Nova da Gaia
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 15 - 126
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Porto

    Porto
    Start point
    Cais Capelo E Ivens 760, 4400-087 Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal (Cais de Gaia • 161 Vila Nova de Gaia • 4400 Gaia/Porto, Portugal, 15:00)
    Landmarks
    Porto Old Town
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  3. Day 2

    Porto - Régua - Pinhão

    Porto - Régua - Pinhão
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Douro Museum in Régua
    • Walk to São Leonardo da Galafura viewing platform
    • Walk to São Salvador do Mundo viewing platform
    • Visit quintas and enjoy wine tasting tours around Pinhão
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    São Leonardo da Galafura
    São Salvador do Mundo
    Linha do Douro Train Station
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  4. Day 3

    Pinhão - Barca d'Alva

    Pinhão - Barca d'Alva
    Meals
    Dinner (A-ROSA ALEA, CLEA and ALVA dinner partly à la carte)

    Optional Activities

    • Vineyard tours in Pinhão
    • Wine tasting at local quintas in Pinhão
    Landmarks
    Salamanca Old Town
    Salamanca New Cathedral
    University of Salamanca
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  5. Day 4

    Barca d'Alva - Vega Terrón

    Barca d'Alva - Vega Terrón
    Meals
    Dinner (A-ROSA ALEA, CLEA and ALVA dinner partly à la carte)

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Salamanca
    Landmarks
    Salamanca Old Town
    Salamanca New Cathedral
    University of Salamanca
  6. Day 5

    Vega Terrón - Pinhão

    Vega Terrón - Pinhão
    Meals
    Dinner (A-ROSA ALEA, CLEA and ALVA dinner partly à la carte)

    Optional Activities

    • Vineyard tours in Pinhão
    • Wine tasting at local quintas in Pinhão
    Landmarks
    Linha do Douro Train Station
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  7. Day 6

    Pinhão - Régua - Leverinho

    Pinhão - Régua - Leverinho
    Meals
    Dinner (A-ROSA ALEA, CLEA and ALVA dinner partly à la carte)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Douro Museum in Régua
    • Walk to viewing platforms São Leonardo da Galafura and São Salvador do Mundo
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    São Leonardo da Galafura Viewing Platform
    São Salvador do Mundo Viewing Platform
  8. Day 7

    Leverinho - Porto

    Leverinho - Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Porto Old Town
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  9. Day 8

    Porto

    Porto
    End point
    Cais Capelo E Ivens 88, 4400-087 Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal (Cais de Gaia • 161 Vila Nova de Gaia • 4400 Gaia/Porto, Portugal, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Landmarks
    Porto Old Town

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A-ROSA

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A-ROSA Ship

  • A-ROSA ALVA
    A-ROSA ALVA
    River cruises on the Douro with A-ROSA ALVA What do you have in mind when it comes to Portugal? Spectacular cliffs, the taste of port wine… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2018
    Guests
    126
    Crew
    Length
    79,8 m / 259 ft
    Width
    11,4 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    2
    Staterooms
    61
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins
    Country/Region
    Portugal

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Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 39 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.4
  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
    4.8
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  • Patricia5.0September 2026
    Our first ever cruise - Douro River with A-Rosa - did not disappoint at all. Comfortable accommodation, delicious...
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    Traveled in August 2026
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Patricia, thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that your first-ever cruise on the Douro was such an enjoyable experience. It is especially lovely to know that you appreciated the comfortable accommodation, delicious food and drinks, friendly staff, and interesting excursions. We hope this was the first of many memorable cruises and would be delighted to welcome you on board again soon! The A-ROSA Team
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  • Manuel-Lourdes
    Manuel-Lourdes4.0August 2026
    Love the food and the cocktails
    Traveled in August 2026
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Maria, Thank you for your positive review and the lovely photos you included! We hope to welcome you back on board one of our ships soon. The A-ROSA Team
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  • Sharon5.0August 2026
    Excellent service, food and staff
    Traveled in August 2026
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Sharon, thank you for your excellent review. We hope to welcome you back on one of our ships soon. The A-ROSA Team
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  • Keith
    Keith5.0August 2026
    Overall an excellent trip, accommodation, food and staff were all excellent. The only down sides were the lack of...
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    Traveled in July 2026
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Keith, thank you for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the accommodation, food, and service on board, and we truly appreciate your positive feedback. We also thank you for highlighting the areas where we can improve; your comments have been shared with the relevant teams as we continuously strive to enhance our guests' experience. The A-ROSA Team
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  • Carolyn5.0July 2026
    We had a wonderful time on this A-Rosa Duoro river cruise. The accommodation was very good, the boat modern and...
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    Traveled in July 2026
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Carolyn, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the ship, cuisine, service, excursions, and the beautiful scenery of the Douro Valley. We also appreciate your positive comments regarding the English-language information on board and are pleased to know that it contributed to your overall experience as we continue to enhance our services for all guests. The A-ROSA Team
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  • Julie
    Julie5.0July 2026
    Absolutely loved it! The boat was great, really comfortable and the food was amazing. Crew ere all lovely and very...
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    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Julie, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the ship, the food, our crew, and the beautiful scenery along the way. We are sorry to hear about the issue with reserved loungers and appreciate your comments, as they help us improve the onboard experience for all guests. The A-ROSA Team
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  • Tim
    Tim4.0June 2026
    A great trip up the Douro in Portugal on board the A Rosa Alva. Very impressed with the quality of service, meals...
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    Traveled in June 2026
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Timothy, thank you very much for your positive review. We hope to welcome you back on board one of our ships very soon. The A-ROSA team
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  • Gary5.0June 2026
    Wonderful experience on A Rosa. Organisation, accommodation and food excellent. Douro river was very scenic.
    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Gary, thank you very much for your excellent review. We look forward to welcoming you aboard one of our ships soon! The A-ROSA Team
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  • Barbara
    Barbara4.0May 2026
    Was good, too many Germans
    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Barbara, thank you for you review. We hope to welcome you back on board one of our ships soon. The A-ROSA Team
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  • Mark5.0May 2026
    The cruise was very satisfying and the service and amenities on board excellent.
    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: A-ROSA
    Dear Mark, thank you very much for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your time on board and hope to welcome you back on one of our vessels again soon. The A-ROSA Team
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  • A

    Andrew

    Asked on July 25th, 2026

    Airport to fly to for this tour?

    Flights / Transfers
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten July 2026

      Cruising along the Douro River is a wonderful way to experience Portugal's famous wine region, terraced vineyards, charming riverside towns, and stunning scenery, all while enjoying the comfort of your ship. It's a very relaxing and scenic journey, with plenty to see both on and off the water.

      For this itinerary, the cruise will start and end in Porto, so you will need to arrange your travel to Porto in order to board the ship at the departure point.

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    Tyler

    Asked on July 11th, 2026

    Are excursions included in price? We are travelling from Vancouvern Canada. Do you have any specials with airlines.

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten July 2026

      Shore excursions and international flights are not included in the tour price. Additionally, as TourRadar is a marketplace connecting travelers with tour operators, we do not handle or book international flights on behalf of travelers.

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    Alexandra

    Asked on March 31st, 2026

    Do you have any tours in late August or Sept 2026 that are 6 days or less?

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten March 2026

      Usually, the Douro Valley is a 7-night itinerary, which really allows you to take in the sights and sounds that the region has to offer. We highly recommend the Douro Experience with A-Rosa an award-winning itinerary readily avilable at an economical price. It has multiple dates in late August and early September of 2026.

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    Juan

    Asked on March 24th, 2026

    We are looking for this tour (or similar one) in a small group and would like to terminate in Salamanca. Rooms/cabins must be twin bedded. Languages ES, D, F, E; first half of October 2026.

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten March 2026

      We checked on the back end and do not have a cruise that terminates in Salamanca. All of them start and end in Porto. We can offer the following options that are extremely popular with our guests.

      Option-1
      Cruise: Douro Experience
      Duration: 7 Nights 8 Days
      Direction: Porto to Porto
      Date: 28th Oct-4th Nov 2026
      Ship: A-Rosa Alva
      Cabin: Cabin Category A
      Description: 129 ft², Fixed Window
      Price: AUD 5,135/-

      Option-2
      Cruise: Lisbon, Porto and the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
      Duration: 7 Nights 8 Days
      Direction: Porto to Porto
      Date: 20-27th Oct 2026
      Ship: MS Miguel Torga
      Cabin: Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds Cabin Category C
      Description: 129 ft², Window
      Price: AUD 5,967/-

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    Ashley

    Asked on March 18th, 2026

    Is the 'Douro Experience 2026' 8 days tour running on 7th October? Is there availability for 2 guests?

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten March 2026

      The ship that will be sailing on the Oct 7, 2026 is known as the A-Rosa Alva. Please have a look at the cabin categories and reply back with your preferred cabin preference so we can quote you the pricing and relevant details.

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    Jay

    Asked on January 26th, 2026

    Do we spend the night on the boat on July 7th? Can we get two twin beds in our cabin?

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten January 2026

      You will be spending the night onboard on the 7th July 2026. A-Rosa Alva cabins generally feature a standard two-bed configuration that can be arranged as twins or a double.

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    Matt

    Asked on January 26th, 2026

    what is the costs of the optional activities?

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten January 2026

      The pricing for the 2026 shore excurisons should be ready by the end of February of 2026.

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    Ali

    Asked on January 10th, 2026

    What are the details on the beverage and Wi-Fi package pricing?

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten January 2026

      Our Travel Agent, Chris, is interested in booking the adventure for two travelers and has requested accommodations in Deck 2, category C, specifically rooms 202 to 221. Additionally, they would like details on the beverage and Wi-Fi package pricing.

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    Teresa

    Asked on January 5th, 2026

    Do you have 3 double cabins and one single cabin for this sailing?

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten January 2026

      We have availability for 3 double cabins
      2 x Cabin Category S-USD 4,339/- per cabin
      1 x Cabin Category A-USD 4,929/-
      We do not have a solo cabin available for this departure date. Would you be interested in an alternative operator that offers the same itinerary during your dates of travel but offers solo cabins as well?

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      Teresa

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      Can you check the alternate tour operator for the single cabin please

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      Teresa

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      I am also interested in the September 2nd sailing for same number of cabins and persons

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    Thomas

    Asked on January 5th, 2026

    Do you have rooms for 3? Do you have a single fare /or room available please?

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    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten January 2026

      We do apologize, the operator only has double cabins. Would you like us to find you alternatives for the month of August that have a double and a single cabin?

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, F.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal.Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before November 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 2nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 40% is required to confirm your booking with A-ROSA. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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